Maligayang Bati means "Happy Wishes" and is the traditional way of wishing a Filipino a happy birthday although most Filipinos have added a new expression to their vocabulary - they just say "Happy Birthday." Some translate the phrase literally to Tagalog and say "Maligayang Kaarawan!" or Maligayang Kaarawan sa Iyo! -Happy Birthday to You! - Happy Birthday to you. Whatever you choose to say is fine. Filipinos like to have fun and like to share their parties and celebrations with family and friends. So make sure to ask May handaan ba sa kaarawan mo? (Will there be a party on your birthday?) because you won't want to miss it.